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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    20 Summer Favorites You Can Cook in Your Crockpot

    Published: Jun 3, 2025 by Emmeline Kemperyd · post_comments]

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    Summer is the perfect time to enjoy delicious meals without spending hours in the kitchen. With a crockpot, you can prepare a variety of easy and flavorful dishes that let you enjoy the season without the heat of the stove. From hearty chowders to sloppy joes, here are 20 favorites that will keep your meals simple and satisfying all summer long.

    Slow Cooker Pulled Lamb

    Slow Cooker Pulled Lamb.
    Photo Credit: Sweet Caramel Sunday.

    Slow Cooker Pulled Lamb is a simple and delicious dish that everyone will love. The lamb shoulder cooks slowly, becoming tender and juicy, perfect for tacos, sliders, or any summer meal.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken and Corn Soup

    Slow Cooker Chicken and Corn Soup.
    Photo Credit: One Pot Only.

    This creamy chicken and corn soup is a comforting dish that everyone enjoys. It's simple to prepare and works well any time of the year, whether you use fresh or frozen corn.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken Piccata

    Slow Cooker Chicken Piccata.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Slow Cooker Chicken Piccata features bright lemon flavors mixed with chicken broth, capers, and dijon mustard, creating a dish that everyone in the family will enjoy. With just a little prep and a few hours in the slow cooker, this chicken piccata will be ready to serve for dinner.

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    Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes

    Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Forget the store-bought options and whip up some tasty homemade sloppy joes. This simple recipe is perfect for summer and will please everyone at the table.

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    Slow Cooker French Onion Chicken

    Slow Cooker French Onion Chicken.
    Photo Credit: Garden in the Kitchen.

    Chicken breasts cook slowly in a flavorful onion broth and are topped with melted Gruyere cheese. This dish is perfect for a cozy meal.

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    Copycat Wendy's Chili

    Copycat Wendy’s Chili.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Wendy's chili can be made right at home with this easy recipe. It includes all the beans, veggies, and spices you love, making it a great option for summer meals.

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    Slow Cooker Stuffed Pepper Soup

    Slow Cooker Stuffed Pepper Soup.
    Photo Credit: Valerie's Kitchen.

    This soup combines all the great flavors of stuffed bell peppers, cooked slowly in your Crock Pot. It's a filling and tasty meal that's perfect for a weeknight.

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    Slow Cooker Stuffed Peppers

    Slow Cooker Stuffed Peppers.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Stuffed peppers filled with beef and rice in a tasty marinara sauce are perfect for a satisfying meal. Using a slow cooker makes this a simple dinner option that everyone will love.

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    Crockpot Mexican Chicken

    Crockpot Mexican Chicken.
    Photo Credit: I heart Naptime.

    Crockpot Mexican chicken is a simple dish that combines black beans, corn, and salsa in the slow cooker. The chicken turns out tender and can be served over rice, in burrito bowls, or in tacos.

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    Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken

    Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Pineapple chicken in the slow cooker is a delicious mix of tender chicken, bell peppers, onion, and garlic cooked in a tasty pineapple sauce. This dish brings a tropical vibe to your dinner table.

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    Olive Garden Vegan Gnocchi Soup

    Olive Garden Vegan Gnocchi Soup
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Olive Garden Vegan Gnocchi Soup is a delicious and comforting dish that's perfect for any meal. Packed with fresh veggies and soft gnocchi in a creamy broth, it comes together in just 30 minutes using ingredients you probably already have at home.

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    Orange Chicken

    Orange Chicken.
    Photo Credit: G-Free Foodie.

    Orange Chicken is a simple and tasty dish that's perfect for summer. With a mix of oranges, honey, soy sauce, and spices, it creates a sweet and savory sauce that you can easily prepare in a slow cooker or InstantPot.

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    Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches

    Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

    Homemade Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef Sandwiches are a simple and delicious meal. This is a great dish to enjoy during the summer.

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    Slow Cooker Cool Ranch Tacos

    Slow Cooker Cool Ranch Tacos.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This recipe adds a fun twist to your tacos with just four simple ingredients. You might want to make extra because they're really delicious!

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    Slow Cooker Stuffed Peppers

    Slow Cooker Stuffed Peppers.
    Photo Credit: Chef Savvy.

    Stuffed peppers are filled with ground turkey, rice, enchilada sauce, black beans, and corn. This healthy and satisfying dish is cooked until tender, making it a hearty meal that's naturally gluten-free and can be adapted for vegetarian or vegan diets.

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    Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken

    Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken.
    Photo Credit: Add Salt & Serve.

    Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken is a delicious dish that's tender and smothered in a creamy peanut sauce. With just five simple ingredients for the sauce, you can quickly prepare it by mixing everything together, pouring it over the chicken, and letting the slow cooker do the work.

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    Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken with Bell Peppers and Onions

    Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken with Bell Peppers and Onions.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

    When the weather is too warm for grilling, this Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken with Bell Peppers and Onions is a simple option for dinner. It's perfect for those hot days when you want a tasty meal without spending too much time in the kitchen.

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    Crockpot Chicken Corn Chowder

    Crockpot Chicken Corn Chowder.
    Photo Credit: An Edible Mosaic.

    This creamy chicken corn chowder is easy to make in the Crockpot, combining tender chicken, potatoes, and veggies for a warm and filling meal. It's perfect for summer days when you want something comforting without spending too much time in the kitchen.

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    Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

    Slow Cooker Pulled Pork.
    Photo Credit: The Kitchen Girl.

    Slow cooker pulled pork is made with well-seasoned pork shoulder that cooks slowly for a tender result. This juicy dish is perfect for gatherings and requires minimal effort.

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    Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken

    Slow Cooker Mississippi Chicken.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This recipe is a twist on the popular Mississippi Pot Roast, featuring ranch seasoning, gravy mix, pepperoncini peppers, and butter. The chicken is tangy and pairs perfectly with plain white rice.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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